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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Group of Seven Cardmakers October Technique Christmas Card



Be sure and click on the link above for all the Groups sample cards
and wonderful detailed descriptions for this awesome easy technique.

There is a Linky too so you can join in our Blog fun!  We are not a Challenge!

You will soon discover that you cannot make just one card using the technique:-)
The technique is Great for Christmas Cards too:-)

This video by Gina K is very helpful too..

My Stenciling over Heat Embossing Christmas Card.

I began by adding The Rabbit Hole Designs white powder to an A2 size
 cut piece of a Neenah white 110# cardstock.

Then used MISTI to stamp my SU En Francais Background (ret) using SSS White 
Premium Pigment Ink.  Removed from MISTI and sprinkled with
Wow White EB Powder and heat set and then set aside card front.
 
Next I attached my Brutus Monroe "Stick & Stamp Mat"
onto my glass mat using 3M double stick tape on the back of it,  
which I can use over and over again.

Next used wide 3M white masking tape to secure the cardstock over S&S Mat.
I always use my masking tape multiple times too.

I sponged Memento London Fog Dye Ink through my stencil using T.H.
Blending Sponge with handle.
Wiped off heat embossed En Francais with paper towel
to make sure no London Fog ink was left on script.

Then placed in MISTI and stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne black
pigment ink and heat embossed the Pinkfresh Poinsettia Stamp
sentiment with clear SU EB Powder.

I attached with Connect Glue the card front to Neenah 110# White Cardbase 
and embellished with 2 stacked layers of the Pinkfresh Poinsettia Washi Tape
wreath and center image and Done!
 
I was very pleased with the results:-)
The technique worked great for a Christmas card design.

Hope you join us and add your cards to our Linky:-)

The holiday season preparations have started in earnest...Enjoy💖
Time to bundle up too...we are now into our SW Oregon Rainy Season:-)

Love and Hugs and Thank you for visiting💕

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Supplies:

Stamps: SU En Francais Background wooden stamp (ret).  Pinkfresh "Poinsettia Stamp Set" sentiment was the 1st time for me to use:-)  

Inks: Memento London Fog Dye Ink. SSS White Premium Pigment Ink. VersaFine Clair Nocturne Pigment Ink.

Paper: Neenah 110# white CS.  Pinkfresh "Poinsettia Washi Tape" My 1st time to use!  The poinsettia Stamp Set, Washi Tape and Dies have been discontinued:-(....I did pick up an extra roll of Washi Tape,  but discovered 1 was plenty...you will be seeing more Christmas cards in the future with the 2 products..and I also shared with friends all from my 1st roll:-)

Accessories: Pinkfresh Poinsettia Dies Set,  which I  used for the 1st time:-) T.H Blending Brush, Brutus Monroe Stick and Stamp Mat...LOVE using with stencils and watercoloring images with paint brushes..no WC on this card. Connect Glue. MISTI.  Heat Tool.  3M Masking Tape.  Rabbit Hole Designs powder.  Wow White EB Powder.  

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I am sending over to NBUS #56   Used Pinkfresh Poinsettia Stamp Set, Die Set and Washi Tape for the 1st time:-)



15 comments:

  1. This made a lovely Christmas card. I like the fog ink over the stencil for a smoky look and the wreath is beautiful.

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  2. Another fabulous card using that technique, Nancy! I love that smoky grey with your gorgeous washi Poinsettia wreath!
    =]

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  3. Beautiful Christmas card. I love the grey colour behind your gorgeous wreath xx

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  4. I love that background. I am determined to try that technique, but haven't got there yet. I am making progress with Xmas card though. I am now at 62 - feeling quite proud of that xx

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    1. Good for you, Hilary...that is what I have been doing...I am up to 50 Christmas Cards...my goal is 60...I made 43 similar Poinsettia cards this year...I will be sharing a few in the near future:-) I hope you can play along with our GO7 technique...it is great for Christmas cards:-) Love and hugs...Nancy

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  5. Your script shows up beautifully with with your stenciling, Nancy. What a lovely backdrop for the gorgoeus wreath! xx

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    1. Thank you again, Lolly for the wonderful Cobbler stencil...it is perfect for Christmas cards:-) Love and Hugs..Nancy

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  6. You've made a unique and very glamorous Christmas design with this technique, Nancy! And I think it's fun that we both used that wreath this week! Thank you again for sending it to me! And thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Dolly

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    1. I just saw your beautiful poinsettia wreath and commented, my friend. We were on the same wave length:-) I now have 43 Christmas cards using the Poinsettia Washi Tape and Dies sets and some using the stamp sets sentiments...too bad all 3 have been discontinued. It sure made making very different multiples fun and easy:-) Off to comment on your card...so happy you and Mister are now well again.too:-) Love and Hugs...Nancy

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  7. Wow Nancy, your crackle and script are a perfect combination for your background and that's such a pretty wreath ♥

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  8. This is a perfect background for the pretty Washi Tape wreath, Nancy! Another fantastic Christmas card! Isn't this technique fun? Thanks for sharing, my friend.

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  9. What a lovely text embossed and stenciled background for your beautiful wreath Nancy! Julia xx

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  10. Another fabulous card, using the Stenciling over Heat Embossing technique, Nancy! I love that the French script background is subtle. The ink color of the cobble background is amazing, and truly enhances the beauty of the beautiful poinsettia wreath and center image! Great work, my dear friend! Hugs.. Hideko xx

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  11. What a gorgeous example of this intriguing technique Nancy! I love the look of the wreath against your background and love your muted colours. I definitely empathise about rainy season - we've been wondering if it will ever stop, and then it did (briefly!) Hugs, Vicky x

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  12. BEAUTIFUL card Nancy and I love that Cobbler stenciled background with the French script...sooooo pretty!! Your washi tape wreath is also beautiful, but then I don't think Pinkfresh knows how to make anything ugly! Haha!! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

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Thank you so much for visiting and leaving your much appreciated comments! Hugs....Nancy